Baptist Resource Network

Campus Missionary Retreat
2026-06-05 - 2026-06-06 | TBA, United States
There will be a BRN Next Campus Missionary Retreat on June 5-6, 2026. Location has yet to be announced. More to come on this event.

DR Leadership Planning Retreat
2026-03-06 10:00 - 15:30 (America/New_York) | Harrisburg Mission House, 98 Holbrook Street, Harrisburg, PA, 17109, United States

Davis College Refresh 2026 Pastors Retreat
2026-02-24 - 2026-02-26 | The Pines: Word of Life, 8119 US-9, Pottersville, NY, 12860, United States
About the Retreat:
Ministry is one of the most meaningful callings in the world – but it can also be exhausting. Take time to step away from the busyness and routine and join us for the Refresh 26 Pastors Retreat, a three-day gathering designed to help you and your spouse (if married) find rest, renewal, and encouragement. Enjoy a peaceful setting in the heart of the Adirondacks as you experience powerful teaching, uplifting worship, and meaningful fellowship with fellow pastors who understand the weight and beauty of your calling.
Date:
February 24-26, 2026
Location:
Word of Life – The Pines, Pottersville, NY
Guest Speaker: Jason Hodges
Leadership Guide & Church Planter Jason Hodges has served in pastoral ministry and leadership for more than twenty years. He planted Encounter Church in Massachusetts and later led the Send Network in New England, helping launch and coach church planters across the region. Today, he guides churches and organizations nationwide through The Barzel Group, helping leaders rediscover vision and build healthy teams.
Cost:
Retreat Fee: $100 per person (Note: The Baptist Resource Network will cover the $100 registration for the first 10 BRN pastors to register. Proof of receipt is required for reimbursement.)
Premium Housing: $250
• Lakeside Duplexes
• Pines Duplex & Triplex
Standard Housing: $175
• Lakeside Champlain
Deposit: $99
Cancellation Policy:
Cancel by February 10: $25 processing fee
After February 10: $99 cancellation fee
Register:
Click here to register.
Have questions?
Contact Jared Maxwell at jmaxwell@davisny.edu or 518.494.1325 for more information.

BRN Directors’ Planning Meeting
2026-01-13 - 2026-01-14 | BRN HUB, 4620 Fritchey Street, Harrisburg, PA, 17109, United States
A time set aside for the Baptist Resource Network directors to plan and pray for ministry priorities in the coming year.

Amplify Collegiate Retreat
2025-10-31 18:00 - 2025-11-02 12:00 | Camp Hebron, 957 Camp Hebron Road, Halifax, PA, 17032, United States
About the Retreat:
Amplify Collegiate is a multi-day retreat for college students and young adults, ages 18-25. It seeks to amplify God’s voice in your life, amplify God’s voice on your campus, and amplify God’s voice throughout the world. Attendees will experience worship, teaching, activities, and fellowship with fellow students from around the region. Throughout the course of the weekend, they will be challenged to understand and share the gospel in deeper and more practical ways. Since Amplify is a ministry of the BRN, college students and young adults connected with our churches and campus ministries are encouraged to attend.
Who’s Invited:
College students and young adults
Date/Time:
October 31, 6 p.m. to November 2, noon
Location:
Camp Hebron
957 Camp Hebron Rd
Halifax, PA 17032
Presenter: Min. Lawrence Lockett, Jr., Asst. Director/University Chaplain, Morgan State University, Baltimore
Lawrence Lockett, Jr. is an experienced educator, community leader and artist. He is currently serving as the assistant director/university chaplain at Morgan State University, preaching Sunday services, teaching Bible studies and guiding students on their spiritual journeys; helping them navigate the complexities of college life.
With over 20 years of experience in churches, teen centers & youth groups, volleying between Camden, N.J., Philadelphia and Baltimore, he has developed a passion for empowering young people and fostering their growth, both personally and academically. His commitment to mentorship and community engagement has positively impacted countless lives.
Mr. Lockett has also been a devoted hip-hop lyricist, producer, and urban missionary since the age of eighteen. His lyrical strokes paint meditative portraits of life’s bumpy roads and in-your-face reality. The moniker name, “Concepts,” derives from an idea or thinking pattern, which coincides with a heaven’s mentality. He creates songs about everyday life through the lens of a believer. With a hard-hitting yet soulful style that has become his trademark, he flips the script with something innovative that the music industry can adapt to.
Outside of his professional endeavors, Mr. Lockett cherishes his role as a husband and father to two miracle children; with miracle baby #3 coming in November. He believes that faith and family is the cornerstone of a fulfilling life and draws inspiration from his experiences at home to connect with and uplift the students he serves. With a unique blend of experience and artistry, Mr. Lockett continues to inspire those around him.
Cost:
$125 per person* (covers accommodations, meals and materials)
*Ask your local campus missionary if campus discounts are available
Register:
Click here to register.
Questions?
Contact Brian Musser and Eric Reiber, BRN Next Gen consultants, at nextgenministry@brnunited.org.

Word of Life Pastor's Retreat (Men Only Retreat)
2025-02-25 - 2025-02-27 | The Pines at Lakeside, U.S. 9 8260, Pottersville, NY, 12860, United States
Are you tired? Are you lonely? Do you ever feel like nobody really understands what it’s like to do what you do every day? Have you been burned while trying to lead and shepherd people? If you think you’re alone in this, you’re not.
Word of Life exists to serve the local church! We want to encourage you. God has blessed us with beautiful facilities, and we want to use them to refresh you, encourage you, and bless you. Our Pastors’ Retreats include times of instruction, relaxation, and fun. We hope you will join us for one of the three mid-week retreats we are offering in February 2025.
Dates:
Couples Retreat: February 11-13 & February 18-20
Men Only Retreat: February 25-27
Cost: $135 ($155 after November 21, 2024)
To register, simply call or email Camp Director Jonathan Bubar at 207.449.8845 or jpbubar@wol.org and let him know you’re coming. Funding is available for those who need it, so don’t let cost be a barrier. We all need community, and pastors are no exception. Word of Life considers it a privilege to serve you and is hopeful you will join them!

2025 Amplify Conference
2025-02-21 - 2025-02-23 | Camp Hebron, 957 Camp Hebron Road, Halifax, PA, 17032, United States
View more at amplifypasj.com.

Word of Life Pastor's Retreat (Couples Retreat)
2025-02-18 - 2025-02-20 | The Pines at Lakeside, U.S. 9 8260, Pottersville, NY, 12860, United States

Word of Life Pastors' Retreat (Couples Retreat)
2025-02-11 - 2025-02-13 | The Pines at Lakeside, U.S. 9 8260, Pottersville, NY, 12860, United States

Next Gen Winter Campus Missionary Learning Community
2025-01-31 12:00 - 2025-02-01 12:00 | BRN HUB, 4620 Fritchey Street, Harrisburg, PA, 17109, United States
The Winter Campus Missionary Learning Community (CMLC) is a training and fellowship opportunity that will be hosted by the BRN Next Gen team, Jan. 31 – Feb. 1 at the BRN Volunteer Missions House in Harrisburg, Pa.
This collaborative time will allow all persons working to impact lostness and invest in leadership development with collegians, young adults and youth, the opportunity to network, be equipped, and challenged to improve their serve as ministers and missionaries of the Gospel.
Register here

BRN Next Campus Ministers’ Retreat
2024-06-07 - 2024-06-09 | Harrisburg Mission House, 98 Holbrook Street, Harrisburg, PA, 17109, United States
FOR THOSE ENGAGING YOUNG ADULTS AND YOUTH ACROSS THE BAPTIST RESOURCE NETWORK
JUNE 7-9 | Volunteer Mission House, Harrisburg
This annual gathering of primarily campus missionaries, as well as collegiate church planters, collegiate pastors, ministry interns, and volunteers, is a time of fellowship, reflection, celebration, and connecting after the close of the academic school year.
Contact Stan Williams at stanw@brnunited.org to learn more.
Register Here

Refresh Retreat
2024-04-22 15:00 - 2024-04-24 12:00 | Loews Philadelphia Hotel, 1200 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19107, United States
Refresh Retreats are three-day retreats designed to bring deep encouragement and strengthening to ministry couples, church staff, and lay leaders. Teaching topics include spiritual and emotional health as well as other topics like godly leadership, prayer, and evangelism.
Prices

Pastor Alone – $199 (includes lodging)
Pastor & Wife – $399 (includes lodging)

NEW COST for the first 75 registrations! Pastors and paid ministry leaders and their wives from cooperating BRN churches may obtain a code from the BRN Help Desk that will reduce the ticket price to $99 per couple! Contact the Help Desk today! Once you get your code, you may register below.
Register
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Schedule
Monday, April 22
3:00-5:00 p.m. – Registration/Room Check-In
6:15 p.m. – Doors Open for Dinner
6:30-7:30 p.m. – Welcome & Dinner
7:30-8:45 p.m. – Worship & Program
Tuesday, April 23
8:00 a.m. – Breakfast Buffet
9:00-10:15 a.m. – Session I
10:15-10:45 a.m. – Break
10:45-12:00 p.m. – Session II
12:00 p.m. – Lunch
Afternoon Free
6:15 p.m. – Doors Open for Dinner
6:30-7:30 p.m. – Dinner
7:30-8:45 p.m. – Worship & Message
Wednesday, April 24
8:00 a.m. – Breakfast Buffet
9:00-10:15 a.m. – Session III
10:15-10:45 a.m. – Break
10:45-12:00 p.m. – Session IV
12:00 p.m. – Dismiss
Running Late
If you arrive late (after 6:30 p.m.) on Monday evening, please stop by the registration table, and one of our staff members will assist you in retrieving your registration packet and gifts. We will do our best to accommodate any late arrivals with a meal as long as the kitchen still has hot plates available when you arrive.
Check-in
You will provide the front desk with a credit card at check-in for any incidentals charged to your room.
Extra Nights
If you would like to stay extra nights pre or post retreat, please contact Katie Bell to check availability. You will be responsible for paying the hotel directly for any additional nights at their rate. Your credit card will be charged for any extra nights at check-out. NAMB does not collect payment for extra nights added to your registration.
Dress Code
Casual dress is fine! Some people will wear slacks and a button-up shirt to the evening dinners, and some will be in jeans or shorts the entire time. Speakers will most likely teach in jeans and even wear them to dinner, so it really depends on what you are most comfortable wearing. It’s a retreat, so please dress casually and enjoy yourself.
Special Dietary Needs
If you or your spouse have serious dietary needs (food allergies, gluten intolerance, etc.), please email Katie Bell so we can pass on your information to the hotel chef for times that we will have meals together as a group. Keep in mind that if you share a dietary need with us to pass on to the chef, you must still make your table captain, waitress or waiter aware at mealtime, so they know where you are located and how to best accommodate you. They will not otherwise know where you are seated.
Parking
NAMB will cover the cost for two nights parking at the resort. The cost will be charged to your room.
Resort Amenities
Complimentary in-room internet and fitness center available. See the resort website for more detailed information!
For More Information
For any questions concerning the retreat, the online registration process or if you need further assistance, please call the North American Mission Board at (800) 634-2462, Monday-Thursday 8:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. and Friday 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. (ET). You may also email help@namb.net for assistance.
Register:
Register Here
View Video Invitation from BRN Executive Director, Barry Whitworth:

Amplify Retreat
2024-04-12 - 2024-04-14 | Camp Hebron, 957 Camp Hebron Road, Halifax, PA, 17032, United States
Read all the exciting details at www.amplifypasj.com.

BRN Next Fall Retreat
2023-11-03 18:00 - 2023-11-05 11:30 | Camp Hebron, 957 Camp Hebron Road, Halifax, PA, 17032, United States
College students and collegiate ministers across Pennsylvania/South Jersey are invited to join BRN Next, the Baptist Resource Network’s collegiate ministry arm, for a Fall Retreat, Nov. 3-5 at Camp Hebron in Halifax, Pennsylvania!
The retreat will kick off at 6 p.m. Friday (Nov. 3) with dinner and conclude Sunday (Nov. 5) just before noon. Main sessions will discuss the ministry of Jesus, while breakout sessions will examine the core themes of BRN Next collegiate ministry. Students will also have the opportunity to enjoy worship, hiking, horseback riding, campfires, team building activities, and fellowship with other college students from various universities across PA/SJ.
The total cost for this retreat is $125.
For more information, contact BRN Next Gen Director Stan Williams at StanW@brnunited.org.
Register

Next Gen Fall Conference
2022-11-04 17:00 - 2022-11-06 10:00 | Camp Hebron, 957 Camp Hebron Road, Halifax, PA, 17032, United States
Grace and Peace!!

“Give of your best to the Master, Give of the strength of your youth; Throw your soul’s fresh, glowing ardor Into the battle for truth. Jesus has set the example; Dauntless was He, young and brave; Give Him your loyal devotion, Give Him the best that you have.”

These words of a familiar old hymn of the church, remind each emerging generation that our lives CAN and MUST count for the kingdom! As we follow our Lord and Savior, we are empowered to MAKE A DIFFERENCE for the KINGDOM OF GOD.
During our Fall Conference we invite you to join students from across our region sharing a weekend enhancing their ‘AUTHENTIC INFLUENCE’ and capacity to make change for Christ without being in charge.
This weekend is intended to catapult student leaders, galvanize leadership teams, and inspire the growing Christian young adult, collegian to boldly take the next steps in their walk of obedient Christ following on their campus as His Missionary.

Conference schedule, a list of items to pack, and more details about the conference can be found in this info packet

Register Here

Celebrating Sabbath for Clergy Spouses Retreat
2022-10-09 - 2022-10-11 | Sandy Cove Ministries, 60 Sandy Cove Rd., North East, MD, 21901
Missio Seminary invites pastors and their spouses to find rest at a Celebrating Sabbath for Clergy Spouses retreat Sunday, Oct. 9 – Tuesday, Oct. 11. The three-day retreat costs $189, with meals included, and will be hosted at Sandy Cove Ministries in North East, Maryland, by Missio’s Pastoral Renewal Program. Those interested can learn more about the retreat or register by contacting Dr. Valerie Andrews at vandrews@missio.edu or 215.796.3658.
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Big Results Retreat
2022-06-23 16:00 - 2022-06-26 11:00 | Split Rock Resort, 428 Moseywood Road, Lake Harmony, PA, 18624, United States
This three-day, churchwide retreat is a family friendly opportunity to gather, reconnect and recharge! From June 23-26, families will enjoy an extended weekend of spiritual development, recreation and quality family time at Split Rock Resort in Lake Harmony, Pennsylvania. First Baptist Church of Crestmont has partnered with LifeWay to bring you the training you need to yield “Big Results” for the Kingdom. Classes and activities will be provided for children 12 and under, while teens can participate in Bible Study, recreation and team building.
The Early Bird Program Fee is $120 per person for reservations made prior to April 15, 2022. After April 15, the program fee will increase to $130 per person. For children ages 5-12 the fee is $50. Remit payment by cash or check can be made payable to First Baptist Church of Crestmont.

Payment can also be made via credit card by visiting Eventbrite.com. All lodging reservations and payment arrangements must be made with the resort directly by calling (570) 722-9111 no later than May 24, 2022. Split Rock Resort offers a number of lodging options as well as family friendly amenities.
Register for Big Results Retreat

Ministers' Wives "Meet Him in the Garden" Getaway - Grounds for Sculpture, New Jersey
2021-10-08 18:30 - 2021-10-09 15:00 | Grounds for Sculpture, 80 Sculptors Way, Hamilton Township, NJ, 08619, United States
Ministers’ wives are invited to meet with the Lord in a beautiful garden in Pennsylvania/South Jersey to reflect, connect, and resurrect their passion for Him.
You may choose the location that best suits your timing AND choose the amount of time you want to stay! Hotels will be determined based on number of participants.

Locations/Dates:

Longwood Gardens, August 20-21
Hershey Gardens, September 17-18
Phipps Conservatory, September 24-25
Grounds for Sculpture, October 8-9

Registration Options:
Option 1~ Friday, 6:30pm – Saturday 3pm (Includes lodging fee of $25. Saturday breakfast/lunch is included)
Option 2~ Saturday Only, 10am – 3pm (Saturday breakfast/lunch is included)
Option 3~ Friday Lodging Only – check in after 3 pm – Check-out 9 am (Includes lodging fee of $25)
Registration Details (click on button to register):
Register for August 20 & 21 ~ Longwood Gardens, Philadelphia
Longwood Gardens is an American botanical garden. It consists of over 1,077 acres of gardens, woodlands, and meadows in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania, United States in the Brandywine Creek Valley.

Register for September 17-18 ~ Hershey Gardens, Hershey
Hershey Gardens is a 23-acre botanical garden and arboretum located at 170 Hotel Road, Hershey, near Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. They are set atop a hill overlooking Hersheypark. It was built as a gift from chocolate magnate Milton S. Hershey for his community and to honor his wife, Catherine.

Register for September 24 & 25 ~ Phipps Conservatory, Pittsburgh
Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens is a botanical garden set in Schenley Park, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States. It is a City of Pittsburgh historic landmark and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Register for October 8 & 9 ~ Grounds for Sculpture, Hamilton Township, New Jersey
Grounds For Sculpture is a 42-acre sculpture park and museum located in Hamilton, N.J., on the former site of the Trenton Speedway.

Ministers' Wives "Meet Him in the Garden" Getaway - Phipps Conservatory
2021-09-24 18:30 - 2021-09-25 15:00 | Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, 1 Schenley Drive, Pittsburgh, PA, 15213, United States

Ministers' Wives "Meet Him in the Garden" Getaway - Hershey Gardens
2021-09-17 18:30 - 2021-09-18 15:00 | Hershey Gardens, 170 Hotel Rd, Hershey, PA, 17033

Ministers' Wives "Meet Him in the Garden" Getaway - Longwood Gardens
2021-08-20 17:30 - 2021-08-21 15:00 | Longwood Gardens, 1001 Longwood Rd, Kennett Square, PA, 19348, United States

Contagious Joy FREE Refresh Ministry Wife Retreat
2020-10-14 - 2020-10-17 | Harrisburg Mission House, 98 Holbrook Street, Harrisburg, PA, 17109, United States
What is a “Refresh Retreat”?
Our goal: Restore, Refuel, Refresh and then return home to serve with a Renewed passion for the high call of being in Ministry and being a Ministry Wife!
We here at Contagious Joy understand the demands placed on the ministry wife. Because of this, we have created a getaway just for this woman. A woman who might need someone on one time away without the distractions of the “glass house.” A time for her to meet other women just like her. An iron sharpening iron time where she can develop like-minded friendships. We have also developed a schedule that allows her to meet with the Lord. She will be encouraged to reflect, to journal, to pray and seek a refreshing and renewal so that she can return home and resume her work in her family, her church, and her community.

These retreats are three days and three nights. Usually, they begin on a Wednesday at noon and end on Saturday at noon, occasionally we will have to adjust the days to accommodate schedules.
They are FREE to the ministry wives who attend.
No more than ten ministry wives in attendance and the best number is between 4-8 women.
The women must pay their way to get there and to get home.
Once they arrive, there is no need for any money. The Ministry Wife pays for nothing else. Our goal is to bless their socks off! They cannot lift a finger. We serve them in a way that allows them to meet each other, but most of all meet with their ABBA!
Submit a paragraph and tell us why you need a “CJ4H Refresh Retreat” in 2020!
What is a “Refresh Retreat”? Our goal: Restore, Refuel, Replenish & Refresh and then return home to serve with a Renewed passion for the high call of being in Ministry and being a Ministry Wife! We here at Contagious Joy understand the demands that are placed on the Ministry wife. Because of this, we have created a getaway just for this woman. A woman who might need someone on one time away without the distractions of the “glass house.” A time for her to meet other women just like her. An iron sharpening iron time where she can develop like-minded friendships.

Register Now

You will need to write a brief paragraph on the reason that you need a “Refresh Retreat” and then submit your form. Once you have been approved there is a $50 registration fee that gets returned to you once you attend the retreat.

CPC Annual Retreat
2019-12-09 - 2019-12-11 | PA

BRN Senior Leaders' Planning Retreat
2019-08-06 - 2019-08-07 | BRN HUB, 4620 Fritchey Street, Harrisburg, PA, 17109, United States
